Skip to main content
Johnson Jobs

Principal Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance Jobs

clearancejobsWashington, DC

yesterday

Occupations

Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSoftware DevelopersInformation Security Engineers

Industries

Computer Systems Design ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesOther General Government Support

$160,000 - $200,000

APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)

About the role

Principal Systems Engineer Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the FBIExperience with software development Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering Experience working with full-stack technologies including Java and scripting languages including JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, PowerShell, etc. Experience developing exploitation capabilities for Linux environments Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploited proof of concept Experience with using industry standard analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, VMs, and hex editors Experience with LTE/4G/3G cellular technologies and architecture Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Mac, and mobile operating systems including iOS and Android, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable. Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience ClearanceTop Secret Security Clearance
Responsibilities:
  • Manage reverse engineering and vulnerability analyses of various software problems.
  • Inform operational parameters for complex systems, as well as leverage analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
  • Understand adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP's) to enable the success of mission owners.
  • Use vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions.
  • Leverage an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices.
  • Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft
  • CompetenciesEstablish FocusChange Management
  • Develop OthersOral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Awareness
  • Build Relationships
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Expertise
  • InitiativeFoster Innovation
  • Results Oriented
  • TeamworkCustomer Service
  • Work Environment
Location: Washington D.C.Type of environment: OfficeNoise level: Medium
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 10%Work Authorization/Security Clearance U.S. Citizen Top Secret Clearance required Wage Information Target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Other Information: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Matching similar jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$160,000 - $200,000

Experience level

Lead

Location

Washington, DC

Occupation

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

yesterday

Tired of running searches?

Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.

CREATE PROFILE (opens in a new tab)